Date Posted: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 49561
Job Category: Faculty – Clinical
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Medicine
Hospital Affiliation: University Health Network (UHN) & Sinai Health System (SHS)
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network/Sinai Health System (UHN/SHS), and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time, permanent Academic Neurologist with a focus on epilepsy.

The successful candidate must be eligible for a full-time clinical academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, with preference given to candidates whose appointment aligns with the position description of Clinician in Quality Improvement at the University of Toronto.

For appointments as Clinician in Quality Improvement, scholarly excellence will be assessed based on:

• Advanced training in quality improvement or equivalent.
• Successful quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of practice and/or equipment innovations.
• Invited presentations at significant conferences.
• Awards and recognitions.
• Other related scholarly accomplishments.

The effective start date will be at a mutually agreed upon date after January 1, 2027.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must:

• Hold an MD degree or equivalent.
• Hold, or be eligible for, certification in Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
• Be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

Candidates applying for the Clinician in Quality Improvement position must also have:

• Advanced training in quality improvement or an equivalent qualification.

The academic appointment will be within the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and clinical focus will be on movement disorders.

Clinical responsibilities will include:

• Clinical service within the Division of Neurology.
• Participation in the Krembil Brain Institute for:
  • On-call service.
  • Inpatient care.
  • Ambulatory care.

Teaching responsibilities will be assigned according to the requirements of the Division of Neurology.

SALARY

The salary range will be CAD $290,000–$295,000 per year, depending on clinical work.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

Applications should include:

• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Three reference letters.
• Letter of application.

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Hans Katzberg
Division of Neurology
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Canada

Email: hans.katzberg@uhn.ca

Important: This advertisement is posted only on the University of Toronto affiliated hospital job board. Applications submitted through the "Apply Now" button on the University of Toronto careers website will not be considered.

For more information about the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, visit:

https://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that strengthens its ability to serve its global community.

Applications are strongly encouraged from:

• Indigenous Peoples.
• Black and racialized persons.
• Women.
• Persons with disabilities.
• People of diverse sexual and gender identities.

The University values applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognizes that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise strengthen its academic mission.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The University of Toronto is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its members.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Recruitment, assessment, and selection processes are designed to be as accessible as possible, and accommodations will be provided where required.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact:

Email: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca